This dinosaur fossil captures the final moments of a T. rex attack
Paleontologists have identified a rare fossil specimen featuring a Tyrannosaurus tooth embedded in the skull of an Edmontosaurus. This discovery provides concrete evidence of a specific predator-prey interaction from 66 million years ago.
Why it matters
Embedded teeth are extremely rare in the fossil record and offer unique insights into the hunting behaviors and interactions of prehistoric apex predators.
A remarkable fossil at Montana State University's Museum of the Rockies is offering scientists an unusually detailed glimpse into how Tyrannosaurus may have attacked its prey. The specimen, which contains a tyrannosaur tooth still embedded in another dinosaur's skull, is the focus of a new study by researchers from Montana State University and the University of Alberta in Canada.
Around 66 million years ago, near the end of the Age of Dinosaurs, Tyrannosaurus ruled what is now Montana. The massive predator shared its environment with other giants, including the horned Triceratops and the duck billed herbivore Edmontosaurus.
Embedded Tyrannosaurus Tooth Tells an Ancient Story
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